Nevada's new CIO targets tech-funding model, remote work
Alan Cunningham, who started as Nevada's new chief information officer Aug. 31, said attaining a more nimble funding model for technology projects is one of his top priorities.
Election Security — A StateScoop Special Report
With just weeks before November 3, election security and election technology officials across the country are readying themselves in an unprecedented time.
Is our elections infrastructure ready for the November election?
Ben Spear with the EI-ISAC and Spencer Wood, CIO of the Ohio secretary of state's office, say the nation's elections infrastructure is ready for November.
Utah's troubled COVID-19 tech contracts could spur procurement reform
A report from the state's legislative auditor this week showed that departments did not communicate effectively as they rushed into no-bid technology contracts necessitated by the pandemic.
California wants innovative ways to double COVID-19 testing, transport
The state put out a call this week to organizations and community groups with ideas on how to boost the state's collection and transport of biological samples — quickly.
NASTD names new member leadership
An announcement usually made at the group's annual fall conference was replaced this year by a quiet updating of its website.
